Emergency Preparedness Week is a national event supported by Public Safety Canada, working closely with provincial and territorial emergency management organizations, Indigenous organizations, non-governmental organizations, and private sector organizations who support activities at the local level to encourage Canadians to take three simple steps to become better prepared to face a range of emergencies.
- Know the Risks: Understand the types of emergencies that could occur in your region
- Make a Plan: Develop an emergency plan for your family.
- Get an Emergency Kit: Assemble a kit with essential supplies that can sustain you and your family for at least 72 hours.
Emergency Preparedness Week 2024 was May 5 to 11. Even though Emergency Preparedness Week has passed, it’s never too late to make sure you are prepared to protect yourself, your family and your community during an emergency. iCON recently held a webinar about Chronic Disease Management during Extreme Environmental Conditions and Wildfires in Cantonese.
In this webinar, you will learn about:
- The health risks associated with exposure to wildfire smoke and the resulting impact on chronic diseases. (revised based on MoH’s comment)
- The strategies for protecting respiratory health.
- The medication management and lifestyle modifications for coping with extreme environmental conditions.
- The importance of staying informed and seeking support.
Feel free to view event page here to learn more about the event. You can also check out the resources below for more
information.
Resources
Emergency Preparedness Week Toolkit